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HomeMy WebLinkAbout19840619 City Council MinutesI I I I I June 11, 1984 -continued The Mayor reported that there were 98 participants in the Name the Park contest for Union Oil Beach. Five local citizens are reviewing the names this evening and the winner will be announced during unveiling of the sign at the park on July l at 1:00 p.m. COUNCIL Councilmember Kasper asked the Mayor for a time frame on the reorganization. Mayor Naughten replied that a job description is now being written, a search will be made for candidates, and an assessment center will be set up to interview the candidates. He added that the job description would be furnished to the Council as soon as it is completed. At this point, he said he is gathering a modified assessment center for the Police Chief position which has top priority. Council President Jaech received a call from Bruce Agnew of the Snohomish County Council asking for 15 minutes on the next agenda to discuss the County park property off Meadowdale and the Meadowdale ballfield. The Council was agreeable to the request. Council President Jaech asked if any notification had gone out to businesses with nonconforming signs that are affected by the new sign ordinance. Ms. Block said nothing had been done to date. Councilmember Dwyer asked about the appeals on the theater sign, whether the Council should be taking any action rather than just letting them slip off the agenda. Ms. Block had received in-dication from appellants that the appeals would be withdrawn if the ordinance passed. Mr. Snyder indicated that a written notification from the appellants of their intent would be sufficient. Council President Jaech read a letter from several citizens concerning the proposed all day free parking on Bell St. from 2nd N. to 4th N. The letter indicated opposition to the proposal based on previous experience in 1982. They asked that the present three hour parking from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. except Sundays and holidays be continued. Councilmember Dwyer asked that the letter be for-warded to the Planning Board. Council President Jaech noted that the claim for damages received this evening contains a statement by Margaret Lerfald that ommissions in City records contributed to the problem. In addition, the Council had recently heard a similar situation from Betty Mathey. She asked that staff insure that proper controls and procedures are followed in filing and recording when special notations are made. Councilmember Dwyer expressed concern over the two week lag between a Council vote and presentation of ordinances. He asked that any possible coordination to eliminate this lag be undertaken. City Clerk Jackie Parrett explained that direction by the Council on a Tuesday evening to draft an ordinance entails the City Attorney drafting the ordinance and sending it to the Department Head for review. Then the ordinance must be reviewed by the Mayor and reach the City Clerk's office before Friday noon of the same week to be duplicated and included in the packets for the Council's next meeting. It is a very short time frame. Mr. Snyder said they intend to purchase a modem allowjng the word processor in the Attorney's office to interface with the City word processor so the ordi-nance can be typed in the City, eliminating the delivery period. Councilmember Nordquist congratulated Bruce Orwell upon receipt of his degree at the University of Washington. Mr. Orwell, of the Herald, said a new reporter would be covering Council meetings . beginning next week. He then reported that Kathy Samels had visited in the Lynnwood office and is recuperating very well. Councilmember Nordq~ist noted that the grass on the property at Elm St. needs cutting. Councilmember Wilson reminded the Council that they plan to review the art entries following adjournment. Since there was no further business to come before the Council, the meeting adjourned at 9:35 p.m. LARRY S. NAUGHTEN, Mayor June 19, 1984 The regular meeting of the Edmonds City Council was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Mayor Larry Naughten in the Plaza Meeting Room of the Edmonds Library. All present joined in the flag salute. PRESENT Larry Naughten Jo-Anne Jaech Laura Ha 11 Steve Dwyer Bill Kasper Lloyd Ostrom Jack Wilson John Nordquist STAFF PRESENT Art Housler, Finance Director Pat LeMay, Personnel Director Ron Schirman, Actg. Fire Chief Jim Adams, City Engineer Bobby Mills, Actg. Pub. Wks. Supt. Steve Simpson, Parks & Rec. Director Robin Hickok, Actg. Police Chief Jim Jessel, Property Manager Mary Lou Block, Planning Director Jackie Parrett, City Clerk Scott Snyder, City Attorney Shirlie Witzel, Recorder 4Jl 4,12 June 19, 1984 -continued CONSENT AGENDA· Items (B) and (J) were pulled from the Consent Agenda; Item (I) Proposed Ordinance 2436 Regulating the Use of Fireworks in Public Parks was withdrawn and put over to the next week's agenda. COUNCIL- MEMBER NORDQUIST MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER HALL, TQ APPROVE THE BALANCE OF THE CONSENT AGENDA. MOTION CARRIED. The approved items on the Consent Agenda included the following: (A) Roll cal 1. (C) Passage of Resolution 591 commending Linda Marquardt. (D) Passage of Resolution 592 commending Julius Thiry. (E) Set date of July 17, 1984 for hearing on storage of automobile hulks on private property at 536 Pine St. (F) Set date of July 3, 1984 for hearing on 6-Year Transportation Improvement Program. (Later moved to July 17, 1984.) (G) Set date of July 3, 1984 for hearing on Hearing.Examiner recommendation on request to modify Green Belt-Covenant to the Plat of Rob's Addition (Brubaker/P-l'.'"80) (Later moved to July 17, 1984.) (H) Adoption of Ordinance 2435 amending Edmonds City Code regarding fees for various licenses administered by the City Clerk. (K) Approval of Edmonds-Firefighters Association temporary concession at City Park on Fourth of July. (L) A~thorization to call for bids for the Senior Center waterproofing. (M) Authorization for Mayor to sign Dayton St. reconstruction agreement. (N) Authorization for expenditure of $5,000 from the Street Maintenance Fund (111) for paving of 88th Pl. W., between Main St. and 209th Pl. W. (0) Authorization to request state aid to add 3rd Ave., between Pine St. and Woodway city limits, to· Federal Aid System and classify it as a collector street. (P) Report on bids opened June 6, 1984 and award of contract for procurement of traffic signal pol es (SR 524 and 80th Ave. W.) in amount of $8.,900· to Ameron Pole/Products Division. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF JUNE 11, 1984 [Item (B) on Consent A~enda] Councilmemb.er Kasper asked that the minutes be corrected to include his statement on page four, second paragraph, 1 ine four, fol"lowing the words "against that cost" that -"Council member Kasper has yet to see where the Mayor's $38;000 savings took place.11 COUNCILMEMBER KASPER MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER NORDQUIST, TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF JUNE 11, 1984:As CORRECTED. MOTION CARRIED. PROPOSED ORDINANCE 2436 ADOPTING 1982 BUILDING AND FIRE CODES [Item (J) on Consent Agenda] Councilmember Kasper asked the time frame on adoption of these codes, whether immediate adoption is necessary or if there is time for review. Building Official Hal Reeves said the codes were effec- tive June 7 and the City has already begun enforcing -the.m. COUNCILMEMBER KASPER MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER NORDQUIST, TO ADOPT ORDINANCE 2436 ADOPTING 1982 BUILDING AND.FIRE CODES. MOTION CARRIED. Mayor Naughten read Resolution 591 commending Linda Marquardt for her hard, long work and her accomplishment in winning a Silver Medal in the 1984 Karate World Cup Competition in Budapest, Hungary. The Mayor presented Ms. Marquardt with a plaque. Ms. Marquardt thanked the Council and the Mayor for the commendation. Sh~ also expressed appreciation to her coach Julius Thiry,· Albertsons, her family and friends for their support. Mayor Naughten read Resolution 592 commending Julius Thiry for his contributions to the sport of karate for the last 27 years and the support given Ms. Marquardt. AUDIENCE Bob Boye, 24325 76th Ave. W., asked the Council to reaffirm Resolution 522 which was passed by the Council two years ago in response to a proposal to locate a bus barn at the Holyrood site. Mr. Boye outlined present deliberations by the Metro Council indicating that a decision is imminent. He asked that the resolution be forwarded to the Metro Council as a reaffirmation of the Edmonds City Council position, even though McCormack Park seems to be the favored site. COUNCILMEMBER NORDQUIST MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER .KASPER, TO REAFFIRM RESOLUTION 522 AND ASKED THAT CO.PIES BE FORWARDED TO METRO COUNCILMEMBERS ON BEHALF OF THE COUNCIL AND THE MAYOR. MOTION CARR I ED. Greg Ritter, Edmonds Fire Department, invited those Councilmembers who will be in Edmonds on the Fourth of July to sit on the dunk tank to help raise funds for the p~rchase of first aid equipment. Mayor. Naughten announced ·that the Community Services Committee meeting scheduled for 10:00 p.m. this evening has been cancelled. The Meadowdale Moratorium issue that was scheduled for review will be discussed by the Council as a whole on June 26. I I I I I I I I I I '' June 19, 1984 -continued Mayor Naughten introduced Dale Folkerts, of The Herald, who will be reporting on City Council meetings. PRESENTATION BY COUNTY COUNC1LMEMBER BRUCE AGNEW Mr. Agnew thanked the Council for allowing him time on their agenda to discuss Meadowdale Park and Meadowdale Ball field and gave the Council a packet of information concerning these subjects. Mr. Agnew commented on the law enforcement problems that are occurring at Meadowdale Park and commended City Police for their quick response time. Mr. Agnew outlined the costs involved in opening Meadow- dale Park and indicated it. would be a major economic burden. The following suggestions have been submitted and approved by the County Parks Department and the Advisory Board and will be before the full Council and· Executive in the near future: .1. $10,000 appropriation to hire two off-duty Sheriff's deputies to patrol the park in the late evening hours and eliminate bonfire and drinking parties. 2. Resident Park Manager, part-time, to patrol the area and provide supervision for youth work crews engaged in park cleanup/ maintenance. This would .also provide for reopening the park on a limited basis to school groups. Mr. Agnew asked that routine police patrols be made by the City of Edmonds at the Meadowdale pier between 11:00 and 12:00 p.m. Additionally, he asked that parking be restricted after that time to residents only. He strongly emphasized the liability involved in allowing general access after these hours and stated that city/county cooperation should resolve the problems. In connection with the Meadowdale Ballfield, Mr. Agnew said the County Parks Advisory Board would be. willing to dedicate $75,000 of the 1984 Capital Improvements Program as the County's share of developing the Meadowdale Ball field. He suggested that development of urban, recreational, regional facilities is the responsibility of the Cities and. the County working together. He said that the half cent sales tax will be levied by the County in the next year and a half. He feels that any monies raised before the County jail is opened or any monies that are above and beyond the operation and maintenance costs of the jail should be used for neighborhood improvements involving joint city/county cooperation. Therefore, he believes these monies could be used for the second phase of development of the ballfield. He also suggested that developing a strong recreational component to the Cultural Arts District may be the way to develop and fund a true recreational district. He urged the Council to consider working with Lynnwood andthe County in developing this site. Councilmember Kasper commented that developing a recreational component or going to a new district will be necessary, since these recreational needs exist and IAC funds have been the only source available to the City in the past. He said intercity areas, such as those being discussed, require development of a recreational component to the Cultural Arts District. The people throughout the entire south county area use these facilities and will be using the performing arts. If this could be accomplished in one district it would be a very big step in the right direction. HEARING (CONTINUED FROM MAY 15) ON APPEAL OF ADB APPROVAL OF SIGN ON NORTH FACE OF PROPOSED EDMONDS NATIONAL BANK BUILDING AT 125,. 137, AND 145 3RD AVE. S. (ADB-ll3-83) (APPELLANT: HERTRICH) Mayor Naughten read a letter received from the Edmonds National Bank, the applicant, pleading no contest to the arguments of the appellant during the May 15 hearing. They stated that the proposed location of the sign is the best solution to the problem and expressed hope the ADB approval would be upheld by the City Council. Councilmember Kasper excused himself from the proceedings and left the room since several of the bank directors are his clients. City Attorney Scott Snyder noted that there have been changes in city provisions relating to signs as well as changes in ADB review powers since the date of the appeal. The Bank has the right to have their application considered under the ordinance existing at the time of their application. He said the Hearing was opened on May 15 during which testimony was taken from the appellant. Since this is a de nova hearing, decisions are to be made on the record before the Council. Mr. Snyder said, other than the elements of the staff report submitted at the May 15 hearing, the applicant has not made any record that may be used in reaching a decision . . ·,. ;·- In response to questions from Councilmember Jaech, Planning Director Mary Lou Block displayed a drawing of the building which indicated the sign location. She said the height of the sign was the point of noncompliance. Mayor Naughten opened the hearing; but there was no one wishing to speak and the hearing was closed. The Mayor pointed out that the Council may uphold, overturn, or modify the ADB approval or the matter may be remanded to the ADB. '' ' Co~ncilmember -Ostrom noted that the original justification used in asking for the sign height was obstruction of the sign by trees. He said he had looked at the site and found no trees that would be an obstruction. COUNCILMEMBER OSTROM MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER DWYER, THAT THE ADB APPROVAL BE OVERTURNED. Councilmember Dwyer offered as a finding of fact that Mr. Hertrich offered testimony that neither trees nor shrubbery existed of a.height sufficient to justify the sign height proposed. In addition, Mr. Hertrich introduced minutes of an ADB meeting supporting his contention regarding tree heights. Councilmember Jaech remarked that she had investigated the site and found no justification for exceeding the height limitation. MOTION CARRIED. Councilmember Kasper rejoined the Council. 414. June 19, 1984 -continued PROPOSAL TO FORM SOUTH COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT Acting Fire Chief Ron Schirman presented information concerning the interlocal agreement with Lynnwood, Mountlake Terrace and Edmonds to form a South County Department of Emergency Management. There are. two requests; . (1) to approve the interlocal agreement, and (2) to allocate the . necessary $3.,500 from the Contingency Fund to ·hire an expert on a personal services contract to draw up a program that will meet state requirements. Mr. Schirman said this was a plan to form a south county agency under the SnoCom Board which would be responsive to the needs of this area. He outlined the history and evolution of the proposal. He said the $3,500 can be recouped since 35% of the cost of the contract would be reimbursed by the federal government upon receipt of an approved plan and through savings in assessment during the coming years. Mr. Schirman said a notice of intent must be given to Snohomish County Department of Management and an approved plan be drafted prior to October l, 1984 if Edmonds wishes to join this organization. Councilmember.Dwyer said the original proposal did not include any assessment to Brier,. but they volunteered to pay $1 ,000 as their share of the cost. He said this seems to be a step in the right direction and other municipalities in SnoCom are enthused about the proposal. Mr. Schirman indicated that the agency would provide liaison to State of Washington Department of Emergency Services, which is a distribution point for FEMA funds. In response to a question from Councilmember Ostrom,. Mr. Schirman said there has been no discussion at this time of hiring anyone other than the contract person to draw up the proposal. The real backbone of the organization would be the volunteers and military personnel who would be assigned. Mr. Snyder had reviewed the contract documents and noted the Council would be allocating money to develop a plan by September 1 for review by the state, which would also afford the City time to give notice by the October 1 deadline. Councilmember Kasper said the subject had been discussed at Shared Services during the past year and a half with opposition from other cities. However, he said a change has resulted with the idea of interlocal agreements with both King County and the remainder of Snohomish County. Councilmember Kasper said the answer is to develop a plan, present it to the County and impose it if the County is not responsive in reorganizing their operation within 30 days. He suggested that the planning for the proposal go ahead, reserving the right to keep the regional program if Snohomish County re- organizes. COUNCILMEMBER OSTROM MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER KASPER, APPROVAL OF THE PROPOSAL TO FORM SOUTH COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT. MOTION CARRIED. MAYOR Mayor·Naughten said the new Edmonds brochure has been printed. It is very attractive and is available at the Chamber of Commerce and the City. The Mayor said the Coast Guard has given the City a 24 1 all-purpose boat valued at $35,000 for the fire rescue program. The boat, along with the $14,500 budgeted, means the fire rescue program will be operational by August 1. Mayor Naughten announced formation of the Employee Suggestion Committee; members are Councilmember Jaech, chairperson, Finance Director Art Housler and one person each from the Police Department and Public Works Department to be selected. The program will be effective July 1. The Mayor reported on a briefing he attended in Everett on the Naval Task Force. Everett has been designated as the preferred site, with Seattle designated as the alternate site. An Environmental Impact Statement must be prepared and submitted on each site by January 1986. There will be a total of 15 ships making up the task force, which will be integrated over a 15 month period. Approxi- mately 17,000 naval people would come to the area. Construction would be final in 1986-87 and ships would arrive in 1988-89. A full base would be located in. Everett, if that is the site selected, by 1990-91. Mayor Naughten said the Visitors Bureau opened during last week. On the first day there were 97 visitors. A total of 50 states and .. 14,countries wer~ repres~~ted during the first week. The Bureau is open from 8:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. and is averaging 90 people a day. The new Edmonds brochure will also be available at the Bureau. The Mayor noted that the Chamber of Commerce has invited the City Council to join the business community in a meeting July 14 at 9:00 a.m. at Sailors restaurant. He asked Councilmembers to advise the Council Resource Person if they will attend. Mayor Naughten advised that an assessment center would be held on June 26 for selection ·of Police Chief. The assessment center will be made up of Jon Smiley; Howard Strickler, Public Works Director from Bellevue; Dick Thompson, City Manager from Puyallup; and Steve Harris, Police Chief of Redmond. He said he would ask the Council for confirmation of this appointment after the City Council meeting on June 26. The Council agreed to interview the Mayor's appointee at 9:30 on June 26. The Mayor said he had attended a banquet given by Chambers T.V. at which they had announced the addition of 8 channels for their subscribers. COUNCIL Councilmember Hall reported on the AWC convention in Yakima. She noted the most dynamic session she attended was chaired by Dr. Lyle Sumac and suggested that during one of their sessions, the Council might wish to go over the questions he had presented. She said this had been the 50th anniversary of the. Association and was well attended. I I I I I I I I I I ·~· June 19, 1984 -continued Councilmember Jaech questioned whether the rate increases proposed by Chambers T.V. should not have come before the Council prio~ to· the effective date, and whether State approval is needed since this is a franchise. She asked that a review of the franchise be furnished by the City Attorney for the June 26 meeting . ... COUNG.ILMEMBER KASPER MOVED.,. SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER JAECH, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JULY 3 BE CANCELLED IF THE HEARINGS.SCHEDULED FOR THAT EVENING CAN BE MOVED TO ANOTHER DATE. MOTION CARRIED. Councilmember Kasper suggested that the memorandum.from Councilmember Dwyer be referred to the Public Safety. Committee for consideration. Councilmember Hall agreed. Councilmember Kasper said the 3rd Ave. change in street classification should have gone to a public hearing. Whenever a street is changed to an arterial classification a public hearing should be held. Councilmember Kasper reported that Fire Consolidation had met for the fourth time. He said a complete draft will be produced after July 9. A July 30 meeting is proposed in the Plaza Meeting Room for a presentation to all Councils on Fire Consolidation. Councilmember Dwyer asked that a Public Safety Committee meeting be scheduled on July 10 if the July 3 meeting is not held. The Criuncil recessed to executive session at 8:35 p.m. and adjourned at 9:30 p.m. June 26, 1984 ~ Work Session The regular meeting of the Edmonds City Council was called to order at 7:14 p.m. by Mayor Larry Naughten in the Plaza Meeting Room of the Edmonds Library. All present joined in the flag salute. PRESENT Larry Naughten, Mayor Jo-Anne Jaech Steve Dwyer Jack Wilson John Nordquist Laura Ha 11 Bi 11 Kasper Lloyd Ostrom Steve Dahl, Student Rep. STAFF PRESENT Jack Weinz, Fire Chief Art Housler, Finance Director Jim Jessel, Property Manager Linda Sullivan, Landscape Designer Mary Lou Block, Planning Director Jim Adams, City Engineer Dan Prinz, Acting Police Chief Jackie Parrett, City Clerk Steve Simpson, Parks & Recreation Director Scott Snyder, City Attorney Shirlie Witzel, Recorder Mayor Naughten introduced Terry Horton, President of the Driftwood· Players. She read a statement thanking the Council and Mayor for their support and recounting the success of Driftwood Theater's 1983-84 season. Ms. Horton presented season tickets to the Mayor and Council members . . CONSENT AGENDA Items (D), (E), (F), and (H) were pulled from the Consent Agenda. COUNCILMEMBER HALL MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER JAECH, THAT THE BALANCE OF THE CONSENT AGENDA BE APPROVED. MOTION CARRIED. The approved items on the Consent Agenda included the following; (A) Roll cal 1. (B) Approval of minutes of June 19, 1984. (C) Approval of Fireworks Stands permits. (G) Adoption of Ordinance 2438 regulating the use of fireworks in public parks. (I) Acknowledgment of receipt of claim for damages from Theresa Zulauf ($504.99). 415 AUTHORIZATION FOR MAYOR TO SIGN PERSONAL SERVICES CONTRACT WITH LINDA SULLIVAN [Item (D) on Consent Agenda] As a result of her earlier conversation with the City Attorney concerning the need to update and revise this contract, COUNCILMEMBER JAECH MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER HALL, THAT ITEM (D) BE RESCHEDULED FOR THE JULY 10 COUNCIL MEETING. MOTION CARRIED., AUTHORIZATION FOR MAYOR TO EXECUTE EASEMENT FOR PUD TO INSTALL GUY WIRES AT YOST PARK [Item (E) on Consent Agenda] · . · Councilmember Jaech questioned the scope of the relocation and installation of new poles. Council- memb~r Kasper noted that a Com~unity Services Committee meeting ii scheduled for 10:00 p.m. this evening and suggested that .this item be considered at that time. Councilmember Jaech asked for furthe~ information on the PUD franchise, which expired several years ago, as well as questions of